Calamari Macaronatha

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Calamari Macaronatha). This is the 'easy' version of the classic Greek dish macaronatha, which is octopus meat in a delicious tomato-based sauce over macaroni, topped with grated sheep's milk cheese. Squid is easier to obtain, and is usually sold already cleaned, thus the ease. Goes well with a fruity blush wine like white Zinfandel. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Calamari Macaronatha

Ingredients

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni

1 pound squid

cleaned

¼ cup red wine vinegar

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 large onion

chopped

1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes

¼ cup dry white wine

½ lemon

juiced

1 cinnamon stick

broken in half

2 bay leaves

¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves

½ teaspoon dried oregano

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup grated Mizithra cheese

Keftedes - Greek Meatballs

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a small sauce pan boil the squid in 3 cups of water mixed with the red wine vinegar for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain cut into bite-sized rings/pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Saute the onion and garlic until onion is tender but not brown. Stir in the squid and saute for 2 minutes. Pour in the crushed tomatoes white wine and lemon juice. Season with cinnamon stick bay leaves basil oregano salt and pepper. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes partially covered stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Remove from heat and mix in cooked pasta. Serve topped with grated cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calamari Macaronatha

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 679.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.8g 74%

Carbohydrates: 86.7g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 6.8g 27%

Sugars: 6.4g

Fat: 25.1g 39%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 275mg 92%

Vitamin A Iu: 707.7IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.2mg 102%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 27.2mg 45%

Folate: 159.6mcg 40%

Calcium: 120.1mg 12%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 114.1mg 41%

Potassium: 746.2mg 21%

Sodium: 536.8mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 61%

Calories From Fat: 226

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.